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Woodinville man indicted for money theft in South King County

A Woodinville man has been indicted for stealing $440,000 from financial institutions in Renton and Tukwila.

U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier and King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall celebrate with King County Councilmembers and the rescue team in front of one of the county’s two rescue helicopters equipped with hoist technology. Photo provided by the office of Kim Schrier

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King County receives $1 million for rescue helicopter

King County is receiving more than $1 million of federal funding to upgrade its search-and-rescue helicopter.

Flood waters approach State Route 203 at the northern intersection of Neal Road SE, March 20, 2026. Some county funds for 2026-2027 will be disappropriated and will be used for a roads project to support flood recovery projects. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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KC Council approves $431 million supplemental budget

The King County Council has approved a $431 million supplemental budget for the 2026-2027 season.

The Sundown Overnight Shelter in Auburn, which has partnered with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, helps keep 45 unhoused people out of the elements. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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King County, Seattle to take on unhoused organization following audit

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is in need of an overhaul after an April 2026 audit…

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The detour will lead cars through downtown Issaquah.

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Major summer road closure for Renton, Issaquah drivers

The road will close in both directions through Aug. 23.

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What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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More I-405 closures May 11-18

All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

Northbound I-405 will be closed from N. Southport Drive/NE Sunset Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Northbound I-405 to close this weekend in Renton and Bellevue

Northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend in Renton and Bellevue.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…

A bag containing 1.5 grams of dried psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. Courtesy photo/Wikipedia Commons

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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms

The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”